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Introduction

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The information in this booklet will assist you to:

  • Identify victims of sexual abuse
  • Respond to a disclosure
  • Increase your confidence and skills in supporting your patients who are survivors of sexual abuse

This booklet was developed as part of a joint project between the Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA) and the Western Melbourne Division of General Practice. The booklet aims to enhance GP's responses to adult survivors of child sexual abuse. It has been written by Linette Harriott and Bernadette Hughes, 1997. Revised 1999.

Edited and designed by Amanda Brett.

Illustration by Jo Waite.

© 1997 WestCASA No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any process whatsoever without the prior written permission of the publisher.

ISBN: 0-646-36947-4

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The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.